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Streets Of Brighton: Coombe Road

Mar 26, 2009
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Posted by Nick Coquet

Where the hell is Coombe Road?
It’s not only a road; it’s an official ‘area’ of Brighton, according to the 20mph road signs. Up Lewes Road towards the University, turn right at Carpet Right opposite B&Q.

Oh yeah. Where Comet and Halfords are, right?
That’s the one. The area is surprisingly well served for paintbrushes, bike tyres and microwaves.

Obviously I can’t cook – I’m a student. Will I starve?
No, you won’t. You should learn though. There’s a big Sainsbury’s at the coolly named Vogue Gyratory (it’s basically a roundabout), even nearer than that is a big CostCutter down on Lewes Road, and Coombe Road itself has two decent convenience stores at the bottom. If you really can’t be bothered there are two very different cafés – H’s for the best fry-ups in Brighton and Manna for more deli-based grub. There’s a very decent fish and chip shop down there as well.

Who lives there?
It’s a cosmopolitan mix of families, really old people with no teeth and students. The buy-to-let boom saw lots of houses rented out as the university is so handy.

You know I’m going to ask – where are the pubs?
Well… Coombe Road was originally a Quaker area of Brighton so basically there aren’t any. But just round the corner on Lewes Road is the Lectern – a big footbally, student place, and at the Vogue again is The Hub – lively DJ sets, pool and great pizza, The Gladstone – an ever excellent funky out-of-town boozer and The Bear – yet more pool and a wider age range.

What else can you tempt me with?
Well, Coombe Road is basically a long line of houses and a primary school, with some shops at the bottom. But for a vaguely out of town location there’s a fair bit. Down on Lewes Road is the Terrace Barbers – the best eight quid haircut you’ll get in Brighton, a dirty kebab shop, a couple of ace Indian takeaways and a Chinese. There’s even a massage parlour. Yes, that sort…

Something for everyone, then. What won’t I like?
It takes about half an hour to walk in to town but the buses are good. Coombe Road is on a hill, so be careful of the high numbers – it’s bastard steep.

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Streets Of Brighton
Mar 26, 2009
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Nick Coquet
Nick Coquet is the former Deputy Editor of SOURCE. He also DJs on the radio, designs websites and stands about in the nude for life drawing classes. He's shaken hands with Meat Loaf and bumped into Keith Richards, just so he could say he's touched him.
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